THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for an Iron Ore Options Broker with proven and demonstrable experience as a in an options market (Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities etc). This is
a mid-level role for a dynamic individual who has a passion for
the financial markets, and the role will be based in our Singapore office. You will be personable, tenacious and a natural
networker, having a proactive approach to generating leads and
securing new business.
In addition, you will be well-organised, highly analytical and
thrive in a fast-moving environment with a flat management
structure. You are able to work under your own initiative and be an
excellent team player, able to adapt and fit in with close-knit desk teams.
Key responsibilities:
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Promote FIS as a company; providing market intelligence and
analysis to clients
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Arrange trades via voice broking on and behalf of clients for
execution at relevant exchange
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Ensure all trades are executed on a non-advice / execution
only basis
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Reconcile and enter trades in Trade Manager and/or relevant
exchange as necessary
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Maintain and enhance existing client relationships, making
regular contact and tracking daily trading activities
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Proactively solicit feedback from industry participants via
trade calls, surveys, industry events, trade shows and conferences
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Produce a daily/weekly update of market prices, market
direction for international desks
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On-board new clients following correct Compliance and
Operations procedures
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Regularly assess client needs and financial conditions to
identify internal cross-selling opportunities
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Understand the desk’s business strategy; identify and seize
new business opportunities relating to trends, future markets,
products and clients
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Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require
Risk related responsibilities
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Understand regulation within the evolving regulatory landscape
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Support a risk and compliance aware culture and comply with
FIS company policies
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Exercise judgement and act with integrity, due care, skill and
diligence, and co-operate with the regulators
and exchanges
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Ensure full awareness of and adhere to internal policies that
relate to the role or any relevant other activities
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Observe standards of market conduct and ensure understanding
and adherence to all regulatory, exchange or clearing house
requirements applicable to role
Training
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Seek regular feedback from Desk Head to ensure role
requirements are met
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Complete any mandatory training required by the company and
required deadlines
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Maintain own Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Requirements
Key competencies / skills
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Demonstrate experience in execution brokerage in Options covering
commercial clients - essential
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Deep understanding of price risk management - essential
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Robust quantitative, presentation, and decision-making capabilities
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Entrepreneurial mindset / self-motivated
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Strong client focus; personable and engaging building
relationships and networks wherever possible
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Degree in Environmental Sciences or Economics or related
degree - preferred
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Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues - essential
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Tenacious and thrives in a pressurised environment - essential
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Team orientated; works well with others and diverse groups /
personalities - essential
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Excellent attention to detail; strong analytical and
numeracy skills - essential
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Good IT Systems experience – Excel - essential
If you have the relevant Options Broker
career experience skill sets and would like to know more about the
above opportunity, then please apply now. We're looking for a highly
motivated and intelligent broker to join our global desk in Singapore.
Benefits
Our rapidly growing business offers a dynamic
environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve
results and grow their careers.
- Competitive salary and
discretionary bonus
- Learning & Development /
CPD opportunities
#LI-PC
Freight Investor Services is an equal opportunities
employer and we welcome applications regardless of personal characteristics such
as age, race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic
background, ethnicity, nationality and religious beliefs.
We are committed to treating all of our candidates
fairly and would like you to have every opportunity to excel in our application
and interview selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made as part
of the process (such as for a neurodiverse condition, a disability, a medical
condition or other individual need) please let us know in good time, so that we
can support you.